Sorry if asked too much.. Which DSLR?

[rich888]

gangzoom said:

You don't need to spend mega £££ on lens or camera body when your starting up…

Some of my favourite pictures were taken using my old 450D and kit lens years and years ago, and though they aren’t 100% sharp and ’noisy’ items of ISO performance compared to newer kit they still look fab printed out and hanging on the walls in our house.

Don’t be afraid to get second hand kit, my DSLR kit is quite old now, and everything is second hand, from the camera body (Cannon 550D) to the Lens.

Most important thing is to get a camera you can used, and than get out and starting taking shots …..but am afraid to say your not going to get far using a iPad for image processing, it’s ok for viewing images, but like other have said, grad a cheap used DSLR from any of the major manufactures and use the rest of the cash to get some software for your computer/laptop. Don't get too distracted by marketing jargon.

Here’s some of the shots I got using my first DSLR (450D), and some cheap lens years ago….Again they aren't the sharpest, or that great technically, but print out fine, and looks nice to me, which at the end of the day is what accounts (unless your a pro, and you make a living selling photos).

Stunning pics may I say, especially the last one. Which lens did you use for that pic?

[mybrainhurts]

dele said:

I had to sell all my gear a year ago to pay off some bills, replaced it recently with a D3300 and a Kit Lens and i'm really happy with it, I think its a cracking bit of kit

Fear not, should be covered by warranty....

[jimbop1]

mybrainhurts said:

Fear not, should be covered by warranty....

What goes through your head?

[jimbop1]

I've really got my mind sry on the Nikon D3300 now. I will have access to a laptop for editing etc... I don't think the ipad will hack it.. Ha

Quick questions..

What software is best and easiest (beginner friendly) to get for laptop?

What are the best accessories to buy for the D3300? I'm very interested in capturing moving objects and close up shoots.

Thanks for all the help

[photosnob]

jimbop1 said:

I've really got my mind sry on the Nikon D3300 now. I will have access to a laptop for editing etc... I don't think the ipad will hack it.. Ha

Quick questions..

What software is best and easiest (beginner friendly) to get for laptop?

What are the best accessories to buy for the D3300? I'm very interested in capturing moving objects and close up shoots.

Thanks for all the help

Lightroom. It's very easy to use, and also has the advantage of having loads and loads of more advanced features which you can use when you want or need to. What's more it's got billions of resources of how to use it online, in magazines and on youtube. Your camera will come with some software and you can use that if you want - it's got the advantage of costing you nothing. Lightroom can be got for free if you are that way inclined.

Best accessories - for now none. Wait until you need them. When you think damn I'd really like to shoot this but I can't because of x you then need to buy something or learn how to do without. Save your money and just use the camera. If you really have cash burning a whole then a tripod is generally a pretty solid investment and a cable release. Don't get a Nikon cable release - a generic one is the same just cheaper. With tripods you have three things to consider: weight, how solid it is and cost. Pick two as you won't get all three in one. Personally if I were you I really wouldn't bother yet though.

That said - I got a gorillpod recently - and I love it. £20 from amazon with a cheap ball head and you have a lot of extra flexibility. So yep get one of those. With a cable release and some learning you can do most stuff with it.